Lisa Marie Sneijder

Lisa Marie Sneijder is a Research Fellow at the Department of History, Archeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in decolonial design practices and curatorial activism. Her work bridges art history, visual culture, and social justice through critical analysis of design's role in anti-colonial movements.

Her research centers on decolonial aesthetics in digital and physical spaces, examining how curation and design disrupt colonial narratives. Key interests include critical design theory, visual rhetoric in activist media, and the development of inclusive futures through exhibition practices, with emphasis on community-driven approaches to visual culture.

Recent publications analyze decolonial potential in digital exhibitions and historical activist media, revealing design's capacity to reshape power dynamics in cultural representation and public discourse.

Dr. Sneijder's scholarly recognition includes:

• FWO Fellowship for 'Curating through design: a decolonial practice orientated towards the future' (2024)
• VSBfonds fellowship (2022)
• Young Talent Award (2022)
• Second place in VU Humanities Thesis Prize (2021)

She currently leads the FWO-funded project 'Curating through design: a decolonial practice orientated towards the future' (2024-2028), investigating how curation can function as a forward-looking decolonial practice. This €300,000 grant supports her innovative framework for transformative cultural interventions.